2003
A3 adenosine and CB1 receptors activate a PKC‐sensitive Cl− current in human nonpigmented ciliary epithelial cells via a Gβγ‐coupled MAPK signaling pathway
Shi C, Szczesniak A, Mao L, Jollimore C, Coca‐Prados M, Hung O, Kelly ME. A3 adenosine and CB1 receptors activate a PKC‐sensitive Cl− current in human nonpigmented ciliary epithelial cells via a Gβγ‐coupled MAPK signaling pathway. British Journal Of Pharmacology 2003, 139: 475-486. PMID: 12788807, PMCID: PMC1573867, DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0705266.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCell Line, TransformedChloride ChannelsCiliaDose-Response Relationship, DrugEnzyme ActivationEnzyme InhibitorsEpithelial CellsGTP-Binding Protein beta SubunitsGTP-Binding Protein gamma SubunitsHumansMAP Kinase Signaling SystemProtein Kinase CReceptor, Adenosine A3Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB1ConceptsCB1 receptorsCl- currentSR 141716Receptor agonistNPCE cellsA3 adenosineWhole-cell patch-clamp recordingsCB1 receptor inverse agonistBasal Cl(-) currentCB1 receptor agonistA3 receptor agonistPatch-clamp recordingsHuman CB1 receptorReceptor-transfected cellsReceptor inverse agonistHuman nonpigmented ciliary epithelial cellsSignaling pathwaysAdenosine receptor antagonistNonpigmented ciliary epithelial cellsCiliary epithelial cell linePI3K inhibitorsMitogen-activated protein kinase kinase inhibitorBeta-adrenergic receptor kinaseProtein kinase kinase inhibitorEpithelial cell lineSerum- and Glucocorticoid-Regulated Kinase Isoform-1 and Epithelial Sodium Channel Subunits in Human Ocular Ciliary Epithelium
Rauz S, Walker EA, Hughes SV, Coca-Prados M, Hewison M, Murray PI, Stewart PM. Serum- and Glucocorticoid-Regulated Kinase Isoform-1 and Epithelial Sodium Channel Subunits in Human Ocular Ciliary Epithelium. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2003, 44: 1643-1651. PMID: 12657604, DOI: 10.1167/iovs.02-0514.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAldosteroneBlotting, NorthernCell LineCiliary BodyDexamethasoneDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug CombinationsEpithelial Sodium ChannelsGene Expression RegulationGlucocorticoidsHormone AntagonistsHumansImmediate-Early ProteinsIn Situ HybridizationIsoenzymesMifepristoneMineralocorticoid Receptor AntagonistsNuclear ProteinsPigment Epithelium of EyeProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesReceptors, GlucocorticoidReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerSodium ChannelsSpironolactoneConceptsExpression of SGK1Human ocular ciliary epitheliumODM-2 cellsOcular ciliary epitheliumSodium transportCiliary epitheliumENaC subunitsNPE cell linesEpithelial sodium channel (ENaC) subunitsAqueous humor productionSodium channel subunitsExpression of ENaCRadioligand-binding assaysDose-dependent inductionIsoform 1Epithelial sodium channelCorticosteroid regulationHuman ocularAldosteroneCiliary epithelial bilayerRU26752DexamethasoneRT-PCR analysisSodium channelsChannel subunits
1998
Expression of pICln mRNA in cultured bovine lens epithelial cells: response to changes in cell volume
Reeves R, Sanchez-Torres J, Coca-Prados M, Cammarata P. Expression of pICln mRNA in cultured bovine lens epithelial cells: response to changes in cell volume. Current Eye Research 1998, 17: 861-869. PMID: 9746432, DOI: 10.1076/ceyr.17.9.861.5140.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBovine lens epithelial cellsCultured bovine lens epithelial cellsLens epithelial cellsHypertonic mediumChannel regulatory proteinRapid cellular swellingEpithelial cellsNorthern blot analysisTranscriptional regulationMyo-inositol effluxRegulatory proteinsMRNA expressionAnion channelCellular shrinkageCell volume changesCell volumeBlot analysisCell volume reductionExpression levelsMRNAChloride movementExpressionCellsMedium conditionsCellular swelling
1995
Immortalization of cat iris sphincter smooth muscle cells by SV40 virus: Growth, morphological, biochemical and pharmacological characteristics
Ocklind A, Yousufzai S, Ghosh S, Coca-Prados M, St Jernschantz J, Abdel-Latif A. Immortalization of cat iris sphincter smooth muscle cells by SV40 virus: Growth, morphological, biochemical and pharmacological characteristics. Experimental Eye Research 1995, 61: 535-545. PMID: 8654496, DOI: 10.1016/s0014-4835(05)80047-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSignal transduction pathwaysCat iris sphincter smooth muscle cellsSmooth muscle alpha-actinMuscle alpha-actinImmortalized cellsTransduction pathwaysSmooth muscle cellsMuscle cellsAlpha-actinImportant model systemSV40 virusLarge T antigenImmortalized cell culturesMlc proteinNormal muscle cellsTransformation phenotypeSuccessful immortalizationLow-serum mediumCellular DNAContact inhibitionPopulation doublingsSV-CISM-2 cellsT antigenViral transformationArachidonic acid
1994
EP2-receptor Stimulated Cyclic Amp Synthesis in Cultured Human Non-pigmented Ciliary Epithelium
Jumblatt M, Neltner A, Coca-Prados M, Paterson C. EP2-receptor Stimulated Cyclic Amp Synthesis in Cultured Human Non-pigmented Ciliary Epithelium. Experimental Eye Research 1994, 58: 563-566. PMID: 7925693, DOI: 10.1006/exer.1994.1050.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCell Line, TransformedCiliary BodyCyclic AMPDinoprostoneDose-Response Relationship, DrugEpitheliumHumansProstaglandin AntagonistsReceptors, Prostaglandin EXanthenesXanthonesConceptsHuman NPE cellsReceptor subtypesProstaglandin E2 receptor subtypesCiliary epitheliumCAMP synthesisNon-pigmented epithelial cellsNPE cellsEP2 receptor subtypeCyclic AMP synthesisNon-pigmented ciliary epitheliumHuman non-pigmented ciliary epitheliumEP2 subtypeProstanoid agonistsPharmacologic characterizationSpecific receptorsHuman NonPhysiologic functionProstanoidsEpithelial cellsMethyl xanthineSubtypesAMP synthesisCyclic AMPCyclic monophosphatePGE2Inhibition of Na(+)-K(+)-ATPase activates Na(+)-K(+)-2Cl- cotransporter activity in cultured ciliary epithelium
Dong J, Delamere N, Coca-Prados M. Inhibition of Na(+)-K(+)-ATPase activates Na(+)-K(+)-2Cl- cotransporter activity in cultured ciliary epithelium. American Journal Of Physiology 1994, 266: c198-c205. PMID: 8304416, DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.1994.266.1.c198.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCotransporter activityCiliary epitheliumATPase inhibitionPotassium channel blockerNonpigmented ciliary epitheliumChannel blockersOuabain treatmentStimulatory effectPotassium effluxExtracellular concentrationCellular sodiumPotassium channelsCellular potassiumOuabain-induced activationIntracellular potassiumPotassium influxEpitheliumCell linesCotransporter stimulationCotransporterInhibitionPotassium efflux rateEfflux rateATPase activityUptake component
1988
Na+/H+ exchange regulates intracellular pH in a cell clone derived from bovine pigmented ciliary epithelium
Helbig H, Korbmacher C, Stumpff F, Coca‐Prados M, Wiederholt M. Na+/H+ exchange regulates intracellular pH in a cell clone derived from bovine pigmented ciliary epithelium. Journal Of Cellular Physiology 1988, 137: 384-389. PMID: 2848042, DOI: 10.1002/jcp.1041370225.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmilorideAnimalsCarrier ProteinsCattleClone CellsDose-Response Relationship, DrugHydrogen-Ion ConcentrationKineticsPigment Epithelium of EyeSodium-Hydrogen ExchangersConceptsPigmented ciliary epitheliumMM amilorideAcid loadCiliary epitheliumCell clonesPH-sensitive absorbanceBicarbonate-free mediumRegulation of intracellularCiliary bodyAmilorideExtracellular protonsBovine ciliary bodyEpitheliumConfluent monolayersIntracellularCellsCellular metabolismSlow acidificationAlkalinizationPlastic coverslips